Communication & documentation
Teachers keep a record of recurring behaviors and contact parents after Tier 2 incidents. The administration reviews and updates student support plans each quarter to ensure steady growth.
For parents
Discipline & Behavior
Helping every child grow with respect, responsibility, and readiness.
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Our philosophy
Discipline as an opportunity to learn
At Ignite STEAM and Fine Arts Academy, we view discipline as an opportunity for learning and growth, not punishment. Our goal is to teach positive behavior, repair harm, and build a community based on fairness, kindness, and accountability.
We follow four guiding principles:
Excellence first
Students are encouraged to do their best in all areas.
Restorative approach
Helping children understand and improve, not fear mistakes.
Consistency & fairness
Clear expectations at every grade level.
Partnership with families
Parents and teachers work together for each child’s success.
The 3 R’s
Core behavior expectations
These three values shape how we learn, play, and grow every day.
Respect
For self, others, property, and the learning environment.
Responsibility
For one’s actions, choices, and learning.
Readiness
To come prepared, on time, and with a positive attitude.
School-wide rules
Five simple rules for everyone
- 1Follow teacher directions the first time they’re given.
- 2Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
- 3Use kind and respectful language.
- 4Take care of school materials and property.
- 5Stay in designated areas at all times.
Behavior levels & interventions
A clear, consistent response
Tier 1
Minor behaviors
- Examples
- Talking out of turn, late homework.
- Our response
- Verbal reminder, redirection, reteaching expectations, parent contact if repeated.
Tier 2
Moderate behaviors
- Examples
- Disrespect, dishonesty, repeated defiance.
- Our response
- Parent call or meeting, reflection form, restorative conversation, detention, support plan.
Tier 3
Major behaviors
- Examples
- Bullying, fighting, vandalism, threats.
- Our response
- Administrative referral, parent meeting, suspension, counseling, or restorative conference.
Restorative practices
Empathy and making things right
Our restorative model focuses on empathy and making things right. These tools help students rebuild relationships and grow emotionally.
Students may participate in:
Positive behavior supports
We love to celebrate!
We celebrate effort, kindness, and progress.
- 01
Ignite Tokens
Rewards for positive choices.
- 02
Student of the Week
Recognizing responsibility and respect.
- 03
Classroom incentives
Teamwork celebrations.
- 04
Celebrations of Excellence
School-wide recognition events.
Code of Ethics
At Ignite STEAM and Fine Arts Academy, we uphold the highest ethical standards for all teachers, staff, and administrators. Our Code of Ethics — adapted from the Florida Department of Education — outlines professional expectations, reporting responsibilities, and protections for students and families.
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Together, we model respect, empathy, and integrity
We believe parents are vital partners in guiding behavior. Our families:
Agreement
Review and sign the Parent–Student Agreement.
Support
Participate in parent workshops on positive discipline.
Communication
Stay in open communication with teachers and staff.
Annual review
This plan is reviewed each school year by our leadership team, staff, and parent representatives to ensure it continues to serve our community’s needs.
Download the Discipline & Behavior Handbook (PDF)(opens in a new tab)Closure Dates
Our school values both learning and rest — that’s why we observe holidays and breaks throughout the year. Please check our official closure schedule to plan ahead for family time and childcare.
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